Welcome to Watertown High School...Home of the Raiders!

Mission Statement

The mission of Watertown High School is to produce lifelong learners through examination of human achievements, development of essential skills, and promotion of civic responsibility and ethics. We are committed to a rigorous curriculum designed to foster students' growth as creative and independent thinkers. We will provide a safe and nurturing environment in which students and faculty has the opportunity to realize their potential.

Core Values

We RESPECT each other, and we respect ourselves. We are EMPOWERED to grow and pursue our dreams. We ACHIEVE as students and as well-rounded individuals. We aspire to CREATE something new from our knowledge & experiences. We HONOR our rights and responsibilities as members of this community.

School-Wide Learning Expectations

Effective Oral and Written Communication Creative and Efficient Problem Solving Gathering and Evaluating Information Analysis and Synthesis of Ideas and Perspective College, Career, and Life Skill Readiness Goal-Directed Persistence Community and Service Orientation Cultural Awareness and Cross-Cultural Skills Social Responsibility and Citizenship

Progress Report

A student receives a mid-term progress report at the 5th week of each marking period. An academic standard of:- High Passing - Passing - Barely Passing - Failing An attendance report is also included on progress reports.

Report Card - Marking

Four times each year a student receives a report card that indicates in letter grades his/her official standing in the courses he/she is taking.

In addition, comments are given by each subject teacher to aid in understanding the letter grade.

Report Card Error:

Report card errors should be reported to the teacher involved. Usually, a teacher can correct an incorrect grade at the next marking period. However, a grade correction form may be obtained in the Guidance Office and, when signed by the appropriate teacher and the headmaster, a grade can be changed immediately.

Graduation Requirements

All students must demonstrate the following competencies. Reading/Writing/Speaking Skills demonstrated by successful completion of four years of English courses, which include a written thesis paper, at least six pages in length, and oral presentation and defense of a written thesis/project in any discipline or department.

Self-Assessment • Establishing Goals demonstrated by completion of specific activities for grades 9 - 12 as part of the developmental guidance Program. For students in the Class of 2015 and later, this will include successful completion of two years of advisory.

Problem solving and Respect/Concern for Others demonstrated by completion of community service for a minimum of thirty-six hours.

Computer Literacy demonstrated (at a minimum) by competency in word processing, database and spreadsheet applications within the context of academic courses.

All Students must earn 134 credits

In earning the credits, students are required to successfully complete the following courses in the indicated disciplines:

In addition, all students must pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in Science with a score of 220 or higher; and Mathematics and English Language Arts with a score of 240 on each test.